The Gen 3 OU Iceberg Explained [Part 1]

Pokemon Competitive Singles in Gen 3 has a long history.
I put together this Iceberg chart about Gen 3 OU with help from the community. Let's explore the depths of one of Competitive Pokemon's most longstanding and intricate metagames.
Gen 3 OU Tournament Coverage:
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Outro Music by Pete S:
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0:00 Intro
0:43 LAYER 1 - Tar #1
3:03 TSS
4:01 Big 5
6:43 Spinblockers
7:26 No Physical / Special Split
9:10 Rock Resists
10:14 Magnet Mag
11:53 LAYER 2 - ZapDug
13:40 Sleep Talk Reset
14:39 CroCune
16:13 Superman
18:24 2 Turn Taunt
19:04 KO Ends Turn
21:12 LAYER 3 - JaskWak
23:06 Yolo Skarm
25:08 12.5, 16.67, 25
27:10 Sandstorm Order
28:34 Beat Up
30:58 Silent Quick Claw
32:27 LAYER 4 - Houdini
33:45 ZardLoom
37:22 Mr. Mime Ban
38:42 Counter Glitch
40:14 Lax Slander
43:23 Yama OU
45:26 Outro
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[@jimothycool]

Check out our Gen 3 OU Commentary at Revival Tournaments: www.youtube.com/@RevivalTournaments/videos Outro Music by Pete S - open.spotify.com/track/1x5XyA7jac3Hv8ha0ra76G?si=6aZiwsiVSPSCP1-Bq89b-w Jim's Good Mugs - jimothycool.com/

[@Jaydenlkm]

Jimoty col

[@subtodicerat8305]

i love gen 3 ou

[@koolaids7538]

I love jimothy cool

[@LtCommanderTato]

Gamefreak messed it up with Tyranitar. Sand storm should only last 5 rounds if he isnt on the field.

[@YungBaymax]

Find yourself someone who loves you as much as Jimothy loves Gen 3 OU

[@15futo]

That is the kind of true love i want for myself

[@TheMightyNaryar]

who needs a girlfriend when you've got gen 3 OU ?

[@pageclayton6850]

I have a partner who loves me more than dota, and he's spent about 9k hours in dota

[@EmiliaHoarfrost]

I do@@TheMightyNaryar

[@undercoverweeb]

Already done Smogon and banning shit that isn't named gambit

[@vholtninja2976]

[Part 1] is crazy I cannot wait to exclaim "this is insane" when it is all said and done

[@0nomatopoeia714]

I will certainly do the same thing.

[@BrightofNight]

I also vow to proclaim how insane [Part 2] will be

[@glitchedoom]

The past paradox form of Regice, Regiceberg.

[@williamdrum9899]

Don't forget Dugtrio's paradox's future form: Iron Dugulis

[@kek13223]

My favourite thing about gen 3 is Magneton trapping Skarmory and then dugtrio trapping magneton and then porygon 2 trapping dugtrio

[@tecul1]

where is the morally reprehensible pokemon gardevoir

[@abeltotallynotdnsclientors5054]

idk why but an exploding choice band metagross terrorizing players is so funny to me lmao

[@HarryvandeSunweb]

it can literally OHKO a 252HP EV tyranitar from full health 100% of a time with damage to spare. Unless you use protect on the right turn or switch in a ghost type, something's dying

[@vbt4660]

The definition of “killing myself in front of you to forever change the trajectory of your life”

[@jazzercise300]

Hp 128 Atk 252 Speed 128 Choice band Meteor Mash Earthquake Rock slide Explosion and shiny of course I love banded metagross so much, yall got no idea lol such a fun and easy to use mon

[@butteredsalmonella]

Its like running Lead Azelf minus the Stealth Rocks and the Azelf

[@HarryvandeSunweb]

@@butteredsalmonella I mean CB metagross meteor mash also does 30.8-36.5% to the most common skarmory set which is usually ppl's best switch in, it dents everything.

[@junkyardsoul3757]

I had no idea CroCune was actually named after someone. I always assumed it just stood for Calm Mind, Resttalk, One attack suicune.

[@ValianceGames]

Gen 3 OU is 100% the Melee of Pokemon singles. It's fundies heavy, with fewer options overall leading to individual Pokemon having more flexible and meaningful niches. Very straightforward metagame because you know what to expect most of the games. Techs and options that cannot exist in other games because of the mechanics being different (such as the physical/special split). The community absolutely carries this on their back, since everyone else moved on already, so to speak. There are a lot of cool highlights to gen 3 that we never got to see outside of these guys pulling that community with their teeth. It's honestly really freaking cool to think about. I love that this video can exist. Iron Mugulis will not outperform this vid. Probably just going to react to this anyway to farm views. Insidious cup

[@Naxafa]

45 minutes video, you're really working hard for this channel and the viewers. Thanks.

[@Glidus]

Ice is a start, but when will you be tackling the other 17 Types of Berg?

[@FlamingZelda3]

Personally I like to run dragonberg.

[@jimothycool]

Andy Samberg explained is coming soon.

[@dominicdifranco4897]

best way to start the day is with a new and jimothy cool iceberg alongside a iron mugulus of coffee

[@bendelia1878]

glad someone with such large knowledge on the metagame is making a video like this! cant wait for part 2

[@reddy4play]

21:39 The passion in his voice while saying this kills me

[@haschnrt]

omg this brings back some memories man - thanks! :) old NB/RSbot-player back in the early 2000's :D

[@kurenian]

This is honestly really great! For someone who has watched all of ADV Revival, there were some terms like yolo skarm that I didn’t quite understand. It’s nice for beginners to get definitions all in one video

[@massimilianodelrosso5495]

22:37 I never realized that Wak's gen III sprite has two right hands. This is insane.

[@RobWirdWachsen]

what do you mean? His body is the second curve behind his right arm. His hand splits up around the bone. And the left arm has a left hand

[@massimilianodelrosso5495]

@@RobWirdWachsen Look better at the left thumb, it's on the wrong side.

[@DarkAuraLord]

This was definitely a change of pace from your usual content, but a good one! Can't wait for part 2.

[@HoChiPro]

Gen 3 lore, this is insane

[@Joosvva]

My god hearing the elinia music from maplestory during the mr mime ban segment activated me like a sleeper agent

[@kalarse]

how incredible is that an hour long vid felt less long, it was very digestible

[@SevroAuBarca04]

This is one of my favorite jimothy cool videos ever. This is certifiably insane work! Keep the love and knowledge for Gen 3 coming!

[@McMeghan]

Houdini comes from Smurf for the record

[@jimothycool]

Never knew that!

[@tecul1]

roro sighting!

[@masterrdf418]

MOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM THE 46:15 JIMOTHY COOL VIDEO ESSAY ON GEN 3 OU JUST DROPPED!

[@schmuben8580]

Loved this, great work with the explanations. Can't wait for pt 2

[@Apterygidae]

Great video! Enjoying it a lot, looking forward to part 2!

[@ladonmccabe]

This is truly insane. Definitely a fun video. Cant wait for pt2

[@Luragon9876]

Exceptionnal quality, well constructed and informative video. I love learning metagame lore like this (the Houdini bit was hilarious). Part 2 will be, for a lack of a better word, insane.

[@azeria1]

I hope the drinkware iceberg includes the crystal skull vodka bottle

[@FlamingZelda3]

dan aykroyd

[@heart3460]

This is something I've been looking for to get into ADV OU. I think this will help me a lot and others.

[@propanesquid5234]

You are without question my favorite pokemon channel of all time, I only see this level of quality of competitive pokemon analysis nowadays for either SV or VGC history, keep up the awesome work! 🔥

[@victorlinares4137]

Iceberg and niche pokemon content? Banger vid

[@sogstarr]

I love the iceberg analysis! Thanks for making this video Jim :D

[@charliebartlett5768]

Jim, can we get some Gen 3 UU coverage? No idea what goes on in that tier.

[@moe5177]

He doesn’t play UU so I doubt he’d cover it

[@yourdagan]

Don't worry about it. It's not very good.

[@votedthatoneguy]

You mean KU?

[@billzoaiken]

This was a fun video! Looking forward to the rest.

[@kinsmanne98]

finally started to actually play some ADV recently after a few months of just spectating and watching your videos then suddenly this comes out. this is insane. you are my hero mr cool

[@Drxxyt]

Loved the vid can’t wait for part 2

[@swissmagic]

great video, you got me into experimenting with teams on the ladder you absolute maniac

[@getmilked6216]

THIS VIDEO HAS ANSWERED MANY QUESTIONS I HAVE HAD ABOUT GENERATION THREE.

[@stellunablaze9291]

Wow, your videos taught me a lot more about Gen 3 OU than I realized. A decent chunk of things you talked about this video I already knew

[@LuaShine]

great video, really enjoyed it

[@eric0369]

Love this idea. Hyped for Part 2

[@triskoto]

you are a master of blending entertainment and information. very cool

[@johnathanmendez3452]

Awesome video with lots of information

[@SoyFelipeCTM]

Nice vid Jim keep it up

[@lucasicuranza6630]

Great video!

[@stephenmartin9807]

Been trying to get my friends into adv but feels like theres a lot to explain but this does a lot of it for me in a concise way. Good work Jim, and good luck in your continued struggles against Iron Mugulis

[@yourdagan]

It is very knowledge-heavy, and this can often get in the way of having fun because you need to keep your brain on overload in order to not fall into a trap.

[@eduardoboulocq3135]

Banger bgms. Nice work!

[@hoennfanboy]

Awesome video btw i will be subbing and looking forward to watching pt 2. Gen 3 is my favorite ever

[@AkamexAris1023]

Absolutely love anything Gen 3. One reason why I will forever love your channel 💙

[@dobaggins9104]

You’re kidding me with the Jimothy iceberg we are EATIN

[@jcl2435]

Great topic, I knew most of these because of you and others gen 3 enthusiasts

[@thecarsongardner]

This was my first time hearing about the Gen 3 counter/hidden power glitch. Interesting stuff!

[@kimi9606]

I really love this video. I would love to get into comp gen 3 but I feel like learning it would be a chore

[@yeeuoi7333]

Awesome Video! 🤠

[@muffinman7000]

The Silent Quick Claw section cracked me up 🤣 30:59

[@rajkanishu]

46 minutes of Jimothy Cool commentary. This is insane.

[@cambalache9139]

Great video My guy

[@frycookHJ]

great video thank you

[@richardjones6767]

very good video, maybe pokémon specific icebergs for stuff such as esoteric spreads and strategies could be fun!

[@TheMightyNaryar]

Thanks for explaining some concepts to us, Mr. Jimothy. We gen 3 newbies are a little... overwhelmed by the jargon sometimes.

[@paulh462]

Really nice video.

[@Scurrying_Snail]

This is outstanding

[@marcelomelo9977]

Outstanding in it's field

[@ShortyWithThe40]

This is the greatest thing I never knew I needed. Now I need one for every gen, every tier and every salty playground meta ever crafted

[@Navytrooper97]

excellent video

[@Kai-zu1cy]

I think it would be really cool If you choose some pmd music where the deeper you go with the eisberg chart, the music changes to those of deeper stages in the dungeon. Also it would be cool to have a short introduction or pause when progressing to the next stage. Love your videos

[@slowpr0]

Dang man I considered myself decently knowledgeable about gen 3 but I learned a whole lot of mechanics and strategies. Cool vid

[@nobodysbusinezz]

I like this video and I look forward to part 2

[@silverkoffee]

I really liked the video. I have never played Pokémon, but I have been watching FalseSwipe gaming for years. I slowly came to a general understanding of the game and its mechanics, but there were a lot of unexplained gaps. I found your channel a month or two ago and have watched you for dozens of hours at this point. Now I know why I never see you play Snorelax. It requires a lot of team support, so it isn't flexible can't be slapped on to most teams.

[@dankinmcspankin3123]

love the freezai shout out yall are literally my 2 favorite poketubers

[@icedlemongamer]

wish i could see the larger iceberg at least periodically as you speak on each topic, it helps the theming of the iceberg-type video quite a bit for me, otherwise excellently explained on each topic

[@JohnJan721]

So long video, feelsgoodman!

[@awesomeraichu59342]

I’m actually interested in playing Gen 3 OU because of your videos

[@Endoll_]

Incredible

[@sjoerdjuxta]

nice vid thanks

[@sjoerdjuxta]

love the maplestory music

[@melvinsheaddacquiri7635]

45 minutes of GOOD JIM let's go

[@Asidders]

19:53 I was today years old when I discovered that "KO ends turn" thing. Holy shit 🤯

[@dddmemaybe]

This was a fun one.

[@viktor9274]

I can conclude I belong to the third layer. Looking forward to the next episode to learn more about my favourite gen's competitive scene

[@GarnitrexGaming]

This was really cool to listen to

[@aidanbrophy9947]

Jimothy you are the man

[@carlosbeltranfan15]

Unreal video!

[@bigfool8819]

The tier symbols are on point.

[@nentrellemmer2122]

THIS WENT SO DEEP🥶

[@Gold_Gamer_100]

That's what she said

[@BroBuster]

Holy smokes over 45 minutes of Jimothy talking Gen 3? Joyous day.

[@VaePomegGlitch]

Never played it before so this is a good intro

[@lambdaman256]

Illumise's Illustrious Iceberg seems like a smash hit. Can't wait for part 2.

[@SludgeBob_]

This guy Jimothy is pretty cool

[@victorvandermilte5857]

awww yeah this is gonna be a good one

[@Pudcup]

Damn, its over half an hour.

[@JohnJan721]

Jimothy Cool is the hero we didn't deserve but we needed.

[@cosmicyoke]

I love the ninjask marowak combo, I remember doing it on Pokémon showdown in Highschool haha

[@competitively3315]

I would love if this was done for other generations (gen 4 especially)

[@Isabelle-mp8rk]

i disagree with the idea that sleep talk's reset wasn't intentional, i think it was a deliberate nerf after seeing how rampant sleep talk + rest was in gen 2, same as it not being able to call rest anymore

[@tysondennis1016]

I've been a bit busy running what if my cousin's character was a Pokémon. Turns out, Fire/Psychic with a great movepool and some well-distributed stats creates something that can stay in OU for multiple generations.

[@jul1us787]

Completely here for it

[@eeveewithcoffee9554]

What I want to know about the physical special split is why they decided to make ghost a physical type but only have three ghost types that are all special attackers in Gen 1. And why they made two ghost moves of lick and night shade

[@hodanisbased4980]

I've left this video more knowledgeable about Generation 3 Overused and it's history. This is cool.

[@Joker22593]

Jim is truly out standing in his iceberg.

[@mrwaffleman8732]

incredible

[@grahamwylie4528]

Great video, hopefully it gets more people into the format. Now that I’ve started playing gen 3 ou (I’ve played you twice, Jim, my name is young jee tryhard), I have very little interest in the other metagames.

[@yourdagan]

I remember you from the BDSP days. Good on you.